Coalfire · 1 week ago
Cloud Operations Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expCoalfire is a cybersecurity company dedicated to solving clients' toughest challenges. They are seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to manage cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring system stability and security compliance while collaborating with teams to address technical issues.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Hands-on engineering work, including developing new deployments, automation scripts, and tooling to meet client needs
Manage and maintain patch management processes, ensuring timely updates, security compliance, and system stability across cloud and on-prem environments
Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM), implementing and enforcing security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure proper access controls
Perform cloud administration and system administration tasks, such as provisioning resources, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
Collaborate with senior engineers and solutions architecture teams to address complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolutions and maintaining client satisfaction
Adhere to established quality standards for engineering deliverables, aligning with internal protocols, compliance regulations, and project deadlines
Identify and communicate potential risks, working with relevant stakeholders to incorporate mitigation strategies that meet regulatory and client expectations
Contribute to day-to-day project tasks, including tracking progress, providing updates, and ensuring assigned activities are completed on schedule
Qualification
Required
3–5 years in systems engineering and architecture, including requirements gathering, basic architecture development, systems integration, and testing
3–5 years in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), covering design, deployment, operations, and basic automation
3–5 years working with Infrastructure-as-Code (for example, Terraform, Ansible) to provision and manage cloud resources
Experience meeting SLAs through effective issue identification, escalation, and resolution in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of contributing to operational improvements (for example, automating workflows, enhancing monitoring) and supporting compliance requirements (for example, FedRAMP)
Experience participating in project definition and documentation, including planning, design reviews, and post-implementation summaries
Managed Services Expertise: Familiarity with ticket management systems and meeting SLA requirements in a managed services environment
Cloud and Automation: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP; working knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, and CI/CD technologies
Technical Collaboration: Proven ability to work alongside Site Reliability Engineers and cross-functional teams, contributing to team problem-solving and performance improvements
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; capable of building trust with internal stakeholders and clients
Documentation and Communication: Skilled at creating technical diagrams and clear written documentation; able to convey complex ideas effectively
Professionalism and Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to manage individual tasks, balance priorities, and maintain a professional attitude in both independent and team settings
Security Mindset: Critical thinker capable of meeting security and compliance requirements without compromising operational objectives
Preferred
Serverless and Modern Architectures: Exposure to serverless, microservices, containerization, or other modern application frameworks
Network and Firewall Technologies: Experience with cloud-based networking, next-gen firewalls (for example, Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv), and other network security solutions
Tools and Frameworks: Familiarity with Visio, LucidChart, Jira, or similar platforms for diagramming and project coordination
Regulatory Familiarity: Basic understanding of FedRAMP, FISMA, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, or similar frameworks
Exposure to large-scale or high-availability production environments (24x7)
Familiarity with encryption, PKI, and security baselines (for example, FIPS 140-2, CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIG)
Previous experience in technical consulting engagements or cross-functional collaboration (for example, with security teams, compliance teams)
Additional hands-on work with continuous monitoring and vulnerability management
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options
Company
Coalfire
Coalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries.
Founded in 2001Chicago, Illinois, US
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom McAndrew
CEO
Merri Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
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